[ It doesn't surprise him. People are often selfish in their desires, even in their altruism, even in their compassion. It's something he questions himself on, sometimes. His feelings are always real, but does he have expectations? Is he truly loving, or is it another form of self-aggrandizement? He struggles for humility, to give without taking. But it's hard, even when your intentions are good. It's hard not to want to be loved back. ]
I'm not everyone.
[ His brother had been--was still, in many ways--an emotional black hole. He took and took, and even when he had everything, he wanted more. Adra has always gone the other way. He gives until he has nothing, and then he still finds extra. Neither way of life is particularly healthy. ]
no subject
I'm not everyone.
[ His brother had been--was still, in many ways--an emotional black hole. He took and took, and even when he had everything, he wanted more. Adra has always gone the other way. He gives until he has nothing, and then he still finds extra. Neither way of life is particularly healthy. ]